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Private landowners are concerned that they are potentially liable if something goes wrong in the fracking process. They have demanded action from the government and confirmation of who should deal with the consequences.

In the wake of Storm Aileen, the UK’s leading veterinary body is highlighting the impact flooding could have on small holders and farmers after 43% of vets in flood-prone areas reported loss of livestock, lameness or other welfare problems following the UK’s last major storm-flooding in winter 2015/16.

Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable has demanded that the British government ensure special status for South West food and drinks is protected in the Brexit negotiations, including for Cornish pasties, West Country Farmhouse Cheddar and West Country lamb and beef.

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